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Spiritual Emergency

A profound psychological crisis or transformation triggered by intensive spiritual practices, which can involve altered states of consciousness, ego dissolution, and intense emotional or perceptual shifts.

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Spiritual Emergency and Intensive Yoga Retreats: When Practice Becomes Crisis

Can intensive yoga retreats trigger psychological crisis? In this episode, we explore the phenomenon of spiritual emergency — when deep practice pushes practitioners beyond their limits. From kundalini awakening to the ethics of modern retreat centers, we examine the fine line between transcendence and mental health crisis. Featuring insights from Stanislav Grof, Willoughby Britton's research, and ancient yogic warnings about premature awakening.

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